MediaWiki to PNG Converter

About MediaWiki to PNG Converter

Convert MediaWiki table markup to high-quality PNG images with professional styling. Perfect for creating shareable table images, documentation, presentations, and social media content.

Key Features

• Canvas Rendering: Uses HTML5 Canvas API for high-quality image generation
• Professional Styling: Purple header theme with alternating row colors
• Auto-sizing: Automatically calculates optimal column widths
• Text Truncation: Handles long text with ellipsis
• MediaWiki Parser: Accurately parses MediaWiki table syntax
• Copy to Clipboard: Copy image directly to clipboard
• Download: Save as .png file
• Real-time Preview: Instant conversion as you type

How to Use

1. Input MediaWiki Table: Paste your MediaWiki table markup or upload a .wiki file
2. Review Image: The PNG image generates automatically
3. Copy or Download: Use the Copy button for clipboard or Download for file

Styling Details

• Header Row: Purple background (#F3E8FF) with bold text
• Data Rows: Alternating white and light purple backgrounds
• Borders: Light purple borders (#C4B5FD) for clean separation
• Typography: Inter/Segoe UI font family for modern appearance
• Padding: 20px horizontal padding for comfortable spacing

Example Conversion

MediaWiki Input:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Name !! Age !! City !! Department
|-
| John Doe || 28 || New York || Engineering
|-
| Jane Smith || 34 || London || Marketing
|}

Output: Professional PNG image with purple-themed table styling

Common Use Cases

• Documentation: Create table images for technical documentation
• Presentations: Generate slides with data tables
• Social Media: Share data tables as images on Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Reports: Include table images in PDF reports
• Email: Embed table images in email communications
• Websites: Use table images where HTML tables aren't suitable

Technical Details

• Format: PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
• Rendering: HTML5 Canvas 2D context
• Color Depth: 24-bit RGB with alpha channel
• Compression: Lossless PNG compression
• Resolution: Automatically calculated based on content

MediaWiki Table Syntax

Supports standard MediaWiki table markup:

• {|: Table opening with optional attributes
• ! Header: Exclamation mark for header cells (separated by !!)
• |-: Row separator
• | Data: Pipe for data cells (separated by ||)
• |}: Table closing

Browser Compatibility

Works in all modern browsers that support HTML5 Canvas API:

• Chrome/Edge 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Opera 76+

Tips for Best Results

• Keep cell content concise for better readability
• Use header rows to clearly label columns
• Avoid extremely wide tables for better image quality
• Test with sample data before processing large tables
• Download images for archival or offline use

FAQ

What types of MediaWiki tables are supported?

This tool supports standard MediaWiki table markup that starts with {| and ends with |}, using ! for headers, |- for row separators, and |/|| for data cells.

How are image dimensions determined?

The converter measures the text width for each cell, applies padding, and calculates a width per column. The final canvas size is based on the sum of all column widths and a fixed row height, so the image adapts to your content.

What happens if my text is too long for a cell?

If the text would overflow the available width, it is truncated and an ellipsis character is appended. This keeps the layout clean while still indicating that more content exists.

Can I change fonts or colors?

The tool uses a predefined purple-themed design and system fonts for consistency. Custom fonts, colors, or row heights are not configurable from the UI, but you can export the PNG and post-process it in an image editor if needed.

Is any of my table data or generated images uploaded?

No. All rendering uses the HTML5 Canvas API in your browser. Your MediaWiki table and the resulting PNG are never sent to any server, ensuring your data remains private.

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your MediaWiki data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.